The Grandiose

K.M.

max height

Alt. max

D+

Departure

Saturday September 28 at 6:00 a.m.
The start will be given in Tramelan, behind the Marelle multipurpose hall.

Time limit and time barriers

Max. time to reach the 1st supply point at Cortébert is 2 hours (08:00).
Max. time to reach the 2nd supply point at the Central Place is 3 hours (09:00).
Max. time to reach the 3rd supply point in Lamboing is 5 hours (11:00 a.m.).
Max. time to reach the 4th supply point in Chasseral is 8 hours (2 p.m.).
Max. time to reach the 5th supply point at Mt-Crosin is 11 a.m. (5 p.m.).
The entire route must be completed in max. 1 p.m. (7 p.m.).

ITRA Points

Completing the race will earn you 3 ITRA points

Race regulations

Consult the 2024 race regulations

Refueling

6 supplies. 5 complete ones in Cortébert, Place centrale, Lamboing, Chasseral and Mt-Crosin and 1 liquid-only supply in Villeret.

Fees and conditions of registration

CHF 70.- from February 1 to 29, 2024.
CHF 80.- from 01.03 to 09.25.24.
CHF 90.- on site.

Withdrawal of bibs and briefing

Saturday September 28, 2024 in Tramelan at the Salle de la Marelle between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. with your identity document. Briefing 5 minutes before departure, at 5:55 a.m.

Mandatory equipment

A personal cup for refueling is required. There are no cups at the aid stations. A headlamp is also mandatory.

Recommended material

Backpack
Water reserve, min 1l
Blanket
Whistle
Adhesive elastic band for bandaging or strapping
Waterproof jacket to withstand bad weather in the mountains
Second layer (long sleeve sweater or sleeves)
Small food reserve (bars, gels)
Cellphone

If you choose to take poles, you must have them throughout the race.

La Grandiose is a demanding route for trail runners looking for challenges and sumptuous landscapes.

A course on the border of the ulta trail awaits you with La Grandiose.
The departure from Tramelan by the light of headlamps begins with a steep climb on the ridge and a descent to Cortébert which will immediately break a few muscle fibers. Then direction Mt-Sujet and Lamboing to go back to the summit of Chasseral. From there, the path takes you downhill into the heart of Combe-Grède to then go up on the other side of the St-Imier valley to the Mt-Crosin wind farm. One last effort because in the distance, Tramelan and the finish await you.